Memories of driving cross state over the mountain passes of Washington came to mind while reading this book.

Trucker ( a semi-truck loaded with a shipping container) is full of himself.” Trucker was bigger and stronger and tougher than anyone else on the road.”(4) The mopeds, cars, and pick-up trucks all give him a wide berth. Then one day, Trucker makes his first trip over mountains. New road, new views, and new experiences. Trucker sees his first freight train. Trucker is impressed by the number of cars Train carries, but does not like the way everyone admires Train.

Trucker tries racing Train, but Train gets the right-of-way. Trucker finally pulls ahead when Train stops at the station. Trucker starts up another mountain pass. The mopeds, cars, and pick-up trucks can pass Trucker on this uphill grade, under his heavy load. As Trucker rests at the top of the pass, he notices the train gate is broken off down in the valley. Trucker zooms into action to speed past the mopeds, cars, and pick-up trucks on the downhill grade to stop the traffic at the train crossing since the train grate arm is broken. Trucker blocks the train crossing, also, blocking the other vehicles view. They are not happy. Once Train goes speeding through the intersection the other vehicles cheer for Trucker who kept them safe. “And Trucker started off, along with the others, happy to share the road.” (32)